2012 Annual Fraternal Order of Police Show & Solicitation
Thursday, November 17, 2011 to Thursday, April 12, 2012: Various Locations
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The 2012 Annual Fraternal Order of Police is underway. Solicitors will identify themselves as Bald Eagle Lodge No. 51, Fraternal Order of Police and do not ask for cash payments or credit card information, but request checks be made out to the Lodge. The show will be held April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the State College High School South Building. For more information, call (814) 692-8587.
Centre County Library Book Mobile
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Monday, December 31, 2012: Various Locations
Category: For All;Community Annc
The new Centre County Library Book Mobile schedule is as follows:
Mondays:
- Benner Township, Continental Courts: 9:15-10:00 a.m.
- Halfmoon Township, Stormstown: 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
- Port Matilda/Worth Township, Port Matilda Baptist Church: 1:15-3:15 p.m.
- Huston Township, Miles Trailer Park: 3:30-4:00 p.m.
- Unionville/Union Township, Community Center: 4:15-4:45 p.m.
Tuesdays:
- Burnside Township, Pine Glen Fire Hall: 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
- Snow Shoe Township, Hall's Market: 1:30-3:45 p.m.
- Boggs Township/Milesburg: Dell & Sparrow, 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays:
- Blanchard Township: Church of Christ, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Howard: Borough Building, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
- Walker Township: Nittany at Madison, 1:15-2:15 p.m.
- Walker Township: Hublersburg Inn, 2:30-3:45 p.m.
Thursdays:
- Miles Township: Livonia, 1:30-2:45 p.m.
- Rebersburg: Main Street, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Salvation Army of Centre County "Hope Endures Dinner"
Thursday, February 23, 2012 to Friday, April 20, 2012: Ramada Conference Center State College
Category: Dining Event;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The Salvation Army of Centre County presents the "Hope Endures Dinner" to recognize the volunteer May 8 6:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn Conference Center in State College. The event will also feature a silent auction and reception that starts at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army's social programs, including rent/mortgage assistance, heat/electricity/water assistance, prescription assistance and more. RSVP by April 20 at the website in this listing or by calling (814) 861-1785 or (814) 867-2515.
Website: http://salvationarmystatecollege.org/s/1330/aff_1_home.aspx
Standing Stone 3v3 Shoot-Out
Saturday, January 21, 2012 to Friday, May 11, 2012: Huntingdon
Category: For Kids;Outdoors;Sports;Community Annc
The Huntington Soccer Club is hosting their annual Standing Stone 3v3 Shoot-out May 28. The event is open to boys and girls teams, U8-U-14. For more information, view the website in this listing. Registration ends May 11.
Website: http://www.huntingtonsoccer.net/
Everyday Objects: Fancy Forms and Familiar Functions Exhibit
Sunday, March 04, 2012 to Sunday, April 29, 2012: Centre Furnace Mansion
Category: Educational;Exhibit;For All;Community Annc
The Centre County Historical Society presents a new exhibit titled "Everyday Objects: Fancy Forms and Familiar Functions" March 4-April 29. This exhibit will showcase commonplace objects used for everyday chores, such as cooking and sewing, which would have been a part of the everyday life of a central Pennsylvania housewife during the 19th century. The public can view items on display during regular tours on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Admission is free and donations are welcome.
Discount AEDs/CPR Classes
Friday, February 10, 2012 to Saturday, March 31, 2012: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc
In recognition of American Heart Month, Centre LifeLink EMS is offering discounted CPR classes and a discount on AEDs now through March 31. For more information, view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.centrelifelink.com/
Pierogie Sale @ Our Lady of Victory School
Friday, February 24, 2012 to Saturday, March 31, 2012: State College
Cost: $8
Category: Dining Event;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Church Event;Holiday;Easter
The Our Lady of Victory Parish in State College is selling pierogies each Friday during lent starting at 2:30 p.m. A pick-up and drive-thru is available. $8 per dozen. Volunteers are also needed on Thursdays to help make pierogies, starting at 2:00 p.m. For more information, call Mary at (814) 237-0357 or Pete at (814) 574-0939.
Daffodil Days
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 to Sunday, March 25, 2012: Various Locations
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
the American Cancer Society is searching for volunteers to assist in packing, delivering and selling flowers for Daffodil Days, March 19-25. For more information or to volunteer, call (814) 234-1023. Receive a bunch of flowers for a donation of $10, box of 500 for $500, or a half box of 250 for $250. This year also marks the addition of Shar N. Hope, the eighth in a special Boyds™ Bear collection designed exclusively for the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days Bear and a Bunch™ that can be ordered for a donation of $25. A Vase and a Bunch offering is available for $15. Also, you can help give comfort to a child in need in your community by delivering an anonymous Boyds Bear to them with a donation of $25 to Project Care. In addition, Gift of Hope offers a chance to deliver an anonymous bunch of daffodils and cancer information to a local cancer patient with a donation of $25 or more.
State College Indoor Winter Farmer's Market
Saturday, January 21, 2012 to Friday, April 27, 2012: State College
Category: Dining Event;For All;Community Annc
An indoor winter farmer's market will be held Fridays from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. until April 27 at the State College Municipal Building. For more information, call (814) 349-5594 or (814) 359-6875.
Blueprint for Success Program
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 to Sunday, July 15, 2012: Various Locations
Cost: $100
Category: For Teens;Community Annc
The Private Industry Council of the Central Corridor, PICCC, is accepting applications for the Blueprint for Success summer youth program that will be held July 16-27 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The program helps children ages 13-17 explore careers by taking part in a variety of activities including hands-on demonstrations, building tours and more. Registration is $100. For more information, call PICCC at (814) 237-8998, email blueprint@piccc.org or view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.piccc.org/
Centre Crest Beauty Shop Volunteers
Sunday, March 04, 2012 to Saturday, March 31, 2012: Bellefonte
Category: For All;Community Annc
Centre Crest Auxiliary is looking for volunteers to help in the beauty shop. No experience necessary. For more information, call (814) 355-6777.
Misc. Plastic Containers Recycling
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 to Saturday, March 31, 2012: Various Locations
Category: For All;Community Annc
Beginning March 16, the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority will add miscellaneous plastic containers to the recycling program. This is a drop-off program only. A recycling bin for these items will be placed at the Authority’s office and will be available for drop-off recycling of these items 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Do not place these items in your recycling bin. A partial list of acceptable plastics includes: Yogurt Containers, Margarine/Butter Tubs, Cottage Cheese Containers, Sour Cream Containers, Whipped Topping Containers, Strawberry/Blueberry/Raspberry Containers, Cherry Tomato Containers, Lettuce/Salad Bar Containers, Olive Bar Containers and much more. A full list of acceptable containers can be found at the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.centrecountyrecycles.com/
Lunch with Leaders Program Raffle
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 to Saturday, March 31, 2012: State College
Category: Dining Event;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The State College Sunrise Rotary Club is honoring Russ Rose as the first community leader in its "Lunch with Leaders" program. The Rotary will sell raffle tickets to the event, and the individual with the winning ticket will have lunch with Coach Rose. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sophie Penney at (814) 206-6731 or sunelaugh@yahoo.com. The event will be held at a date this spring that is mutually agreeable to Coach Rose and the person winning the raffle. Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes organization and Rotary programs.
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